Elkhart County levies an innkeeper's tax on lodging rented under 30 days under IC 6-9-19, on top of Indiana's 7% state sales tax. A 2024 law raised the county's ceiling to 8% from 5%.
A short-term rental in Elkhart County owes the county innkeeper's tax plus Indiana's 7% state gross retail (sales) tax on stays under 30 days. IC 6-9-19-3 caps the county innkeeper's tax at 8% of gross lodging income; the county levied 5% from 1996 until a 2024 statute lifted the ceiling to 8%. The tax applies to rooms in a house, condominium, or apartment regardless of room count, so vacation rentals are covered. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Indiana lodging taxes; hosts booking directly register and file with the county treasurer and Department of Revenue.
Failing to collect or remit the county innkeeper's tax or the 7% state sales tax exposes a host to back taxes, penalties, and interest from the county treasurer and Indiana DOR.
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Elkhart County, IN
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